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WO2011149923A2 - Dispositif d'exercices de rééducation et procédé destiné à des personnes ayant des lésions corporelles entraînant des plages limitées de mouvement d'un ou de plusieurs membres - Google Patents

Dispositif d'exercices de rééducation et procédé destiné à des personnes ayant des lésions corporelles entraînant des plages limitées de mouvement d'un ou de plusieurs membres Download PDF

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WO2011149923A2
WO2011149923A2 PCT/US2011/037721 US2011037721W WO2011149923A2 WO 2011149923 A2 WO2011149923 A2 WO 2011149923A2 US 2011037721 W US2011037721 W US 2011037721W WO 2011149923 A2 WO2011149923 A2 WO 2011149923A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/02—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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    • A63B21/02—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters
    • A63B21/055—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters extension element type
    • A63B21/0552—Elastic ropes or bands
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    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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    • A63B21/4001—Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor
    • A63B21/4009—Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor to the waist
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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    • A63B21/40—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof
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    • A63B21/4011—Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor to the lower limbs
    • A63B21/4015—Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor to the lower limbs to the foot
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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    • A63B21/4017—Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor to the upper limbs
    • A63B21/4019—Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor to the upper limbs to the hand
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/40—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof
    • A63B21/4023—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof the user operating the resistance directly, without additional interface
    • A63B21/4025—Resistance devices worn on the user's body

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  • injuries affect a person for a short period, and other times, injuries may have longer lasting effects. Some of those injuries may include leg injuries or conditions that prevent a person from using the full range of motion of his or her legs.
  • Such persons may wish to exercise or use the muscles in his or her legs despite having a limited range of motion. However, doing so may be painful or it may be simply impossible due to having a limited range of motion in the legs.
  • One embodiment provides a method and apparatus permitting a user to exercise the muscles in his or her legs despite having limited range of motion. It is believed that no one prior to the inventor has made or used a lower body exercise device as described herein. While certain novel features of this invention shown and described below are pointed out in the annexed claims, the invention is not intended to be limited to the details specified, since a person of ordinary skill in the relevant art will understand that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation may be made without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention. No feature of the invention is critical or essential unless it is expressly stated as being “critical” or "essential.”
  • the apparatus of the present invention solves the problems confronted in the art in a simple and straightforward manner.
  • a rehabilitation exercise device and method including a belt portion, which is to be fixed as a conventional belt to the waist of the user.
  • the belt portion having adjustable quick connect/disconnects for adjustably connecting a plurality of elastic straps which are connected to the legs of the user for various exercises.
  • a back support which may comprise a portion of the belt or a part connected to the belt portion.
  • the back support can reduce the risk of back injury and/or lessen chronic back pain during rehabilitation exercises.
  • the back support a rigidity which can provide lumbar back support for the user.
  • Figure 1 includes a top rear view of exemplary embodiment of the rehabilitation exercise device.
  • Figure 2 A includes a front perspective view of the exercise device of Figure 1.
  • Figure 2B includes a perspective view of the lower exercise portion of Figure 1 , with a belt extender shown.
  • Figure 3 includes a rear perspective view of the exercise device of Figure 1, with the back support attachment omitted.
  • Figure 4 includes a rear perspective view of the exercise device of Figure 1 with the back support attachment in place on the lower belt.
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view of one embodiment of an elastic band having detachable connectors on either end which can be used.
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of one embodiment of an elastic band having detachable connectors on either end which can be used.
  • Figure 7 is a side perspective view of an example embodiment of an ankle/foot support which can be used to attach to one of the lower elastic bands.
  • Figure 8 is a rear perspective view of the ankle/foot support of Figure 7.
  • Figure 9 is a side perspective view of wrist support which can be used to attach to one of the upper elastic bands.
  • Figure 10 is bottom perspective view of wrist support of Figure 9.
  • Figure 11 is a perspective view of a handle which can be used with the elastic band shown in Figure 6.
  • Figure 12 is a rear view of person wearing the rehabilitation exercise device of Figure 1 with lower elastic bands connected to adjustable connectors of the belt (at the highest connecting ring), and also connected to the ankle/foot support of Figure 5, but with bands not in the middle of the glutes.
  • Figure 13 is a rear view of person wearing rehabilitation exercise of Figure 12 now with the elastic bands connected to adjustable connectors (at the lowest connecting rings) and with adjustable connectors of the belt horizontally moved so that the bands are now in the middle of the glutes schematically indicating vertical and horizontal adjustability of the rear connectors.
  • Figure 14 is a front view of person wearing rehabilitation exercise with upper rubber bands connected to the single rear connecting ring and going to the front of the person (under the shoulder/arm pits, and with the person having arms stretched out against the bands.
  • Figure 15 is a rear view of person wearing rehabilitation exercise with upper rubber bands connected to the single rear connecting ring and going to the front of the person (under the shoulder/arm pits.
  • Figures 16-18 schematically illustrate how the belt and lower elastic bands tend to cause a pelvis tilt and spinal realignment keeping the person in the proper position during rehabilitation/ exercise movements.
  • Figure 19 is a schematic view of a person jogging with the rehabilitation exerciser of Figures 12-15, with lower and upper elastic bands in place.
  • Figure 20 is a schematic view of a person jogging with the rehabilitation exerciser of Figures 12-15, but with only lower elastic bands in place.
  • Figure 21 schematically illustrates another rehabilitation exercise where the individual stands and has one or both arms stretched out in a generally vertical direction.
  • Figures 22A and 22B schematically illustrate one rehabilitation exercise where the individual bends generally horizontally at the hip while standing on one leg, and has one or both arms stretched out in a generally horizontal direction.
  • Figures 23-25 schematically illustrate another rehabilitation exercise where the individual sits with a generally vertical posture with the legs bent at the knees while extending one or both legs from a generally vertical direction to a generally horizontal direction.
  • Figures 26-27 schematically illustrate another rehabilitation exercise where the individual stands with a generally vertical posture while extending one leg from a generally vertical direction to an offset position while the other leg remains in a generally vertical direction.
  • Figures 1-4 depict one version of a rehabilitation exercise device 10.
  • Figure 1 includes a top rear view of exemplary embodiment of the rehabilitation exercise device 10.
  • Figure 2A includes a front perspective view of the exercise device 10.
  • Figure 2B includes a perspective view of the lower exercise portion 100, with a belt extender 1600 shown (belt extended can be used for larger sized individuals.
  • Figure 3 includes a rear perspective view of the exercise device 10, with the back support attachment 1500 omitted.
  • Figure 4 includes a rear perspective view of the exercise device 10 with the back support attachment 1500 in place on the lower belt 200.
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view of one embodiment of an elastic band 500 having detachable connectors 512,522 on either end 510,520 which can be used (where the detachable connectors 512,522 include clip type connectors).
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of one embodiment of an elastic band 500' having a detachable connectors 512, 522 on either end 510,520 which can be used (where detachable connect 522 of band 500' includes an enlarged area or knot).
  • Exercise rehabilitation device 10 can comprise belt 200 having a plurality of
  • longitudinally adjustable elastic members/straps 500,600 and adjustable shoulder harness 1000 which also has a plurality of elastic members/straps 1300,1400.
  • exercise rehabilitation device 10 consists of a belt 200 portion and optional shoulder harness 1000.
  • the belt portion 200 can be attached to the waist of the user, and include a plurality of longitudinally adjustable elastic members/straps 500,600.
  • Shoulder harness 1000 can also include a plurality of detachably which also has a plurality of elastic members/straps 1300,1400.
  • Belt 200 can be generally rectangular having upper portion 250, lower portion 260, first end 210 and second end 220.
  • First and second ends 210,220 can be adjustably connectable by using the connector marketed under the trademark VELCRO and which consists of opposite pieces of fabric, one with a dense arrangement of tiny nylon hooks and another with a dense nylon pile, that interlock when pressed together.
  • Belt 200 can include first and second lower adjustable connecting members 300, 400.
  • Belt 200 may have a length within the range of 50 cm to 125 cm.
  • First lower adjustable connecting member 300 can include first, second, and third vertical connecting ring set 330, 340, 350.
  • First lower adjustable connecting member 300 can be slidably adjustable relative to belt 200 in the longitudinal direction and have left and right extreme horizontal adjustment positions 310,320 providing an extent of horizontal adjustment 315.
  • the extent of horizontal adjustment can be about 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 inches.
  • the extent of horizontal adjustment can a range of between about any to of the above specified adjustment extent specifications.
  • Connecting member 300 serves as the attachment mechanism for elastic member/strap 500 to the user's leg.
  • Connecting member 300 is horizontally or longitudinally adjustable relative to belt 200 (such as via a sliding adjustment) so that the lower elastic member/strap 500 can be adjustably horizontally centered with the user's leg regardless of the waist size of the user.
  • the rings 330,340,350 can be made of metal or plastic.
  • the ring sets can include 2, 3, 4, or 5 vertical rings to provide different tension settings for the lower elastic member/strap 500.
  • vertical attachment points of the rings 430,440,450 of a particular ring set are in a common vertical line and provide the anchoring mechanism for elastic member/strap 500.
  • Second lower adjustable connecting member 400 can include first, second, and third vertical connecting ring set 430, 440, 450.
  • First lower adjustable connecting member 300 can be slidably adjustable relative to belt 200 in the longitudinal direction and have left and right extreme horizontal adjustment positions 410,420 providing an extent of horizontal adjustment 415.
  • the extent of horizontal adjustment can be about 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 inches.
  • the extent of horizontal adjustment can a range of between about any to of the above specified adjustment extent specifications.
  • the extent of horizontal adjustment 315 can equal the extent of horizontal adjustment 415 (in one embodiment extent 315 can be different from extent 415).
  • Connecting member 400 serves as the attachment mechanism for elastic member/strap 600 to the user's leg (the opposite leg as served by connecting member 300).
  • Connecting member 400 is horizontally or longitudinally adjustable relative to belt 200 (such as via a sliding adjustment) so that the lower elastic member/strap 600 can be adjustably horizontally centered with the user's leg regardless of the waist size of the user.
  • the rings 430,440,450 can be made of metal or plastic.
  • the ring sets can include 2, 3, 4, or 5 vertical rings to provide different tension settings for the lower elastic member/strap 600.
  • vertical attachment points of the rings 430,440,450 of a particular ring set are in a common vertical line and provide the anchoring mechanism for elastic member/strap 600.
  • Ring elements may have a circular or oval shape and be locked inside loop so that they can be freely pivoted with respect to loop and each other another.
  • the ends of elastic members/straps 500,600 may have various conventionally available connectors such as hooks, clasps, and/or adjustable loops.
  • an adjustable loop can be formed in the end of the elastic members/straps to take the place of foot and ankle sleeves
  • Belt 200 can include optional back support 1500, which can be detachably connectable to belt 200.
  • Back support 1400 can be flexible in a longitudinal direction of belt 200, but be relatively rigid in the vertical direction.
  • the vertical rigidity of back support 1400 can be achieved by providing a reinforcement section, such as reinforcing ribs. Reinforcing ribs may include rigid plastic strips embedded or otherwise inserted into the material of panel.
  • Back support can be shaped in accordance with the natural physiological shape of the back of a human body, so as to serve as an injury prevention device.
  • back-support 1400 may have a width of up to 30 cm and height at the top of belt 20 up to 10-15 cm.
  • back support 1400 can be separate from belt portion, and is attached, e.g., by Velcro fasteners.
  • shoulder harness 1000 can be detachably and adjustably connected to belt 200, and belt 200 can include a plurality of adjustable connecting members 300,400 with multiple vertical connection rings 330,340,350; 430,440,450.
  • the multiple vertical connection rings 330,340,350; 430,440,450 can each be horizontally adjustable relative to belt 200.
  • multiple vertical connection rings 330,340,350; 430,440,450 can be detachably connectable to a plurality of elastic members/straps 500,600.
  • plurality of elastic members/straps 500,600 can be detachably connected to a user's lower extremity such as an ankle or foot using a plurality of foot sleeves 550,650.
  • shoulder harness 100 can comprises a plurality of shoulder straps 1100,1200 configured to rest against the shoulders of a user of rehabilitation exercise device 10.
  • the plurality of shoulder straps 1100,1200 may be constructed of a foam material or of any other suitable material to provide a cushioned surface.
  • the cushioned surface may comprise a plush material, an elastomeric material, a rubberized material, or another other suitable material operable to provide further comfort for the user during use.
  • the plurality of shoulder straps 1100,1200 may have no cushioning or padding at all.
  • the plurality of shoulder straps 1100,1200 may be in communication with a separately attachable pad, which may be attached to at least one shoulder strap 1100 and/or 1200.
  • the plurality of shoulder straps 1100,1200 may be further constructed of a non-slip material so as to provide a secure contact with the user's shoulders.
  • the non-slip material may comprise a rubber-like surface, a textured surface, or any other type of surface operable to have a high coefficient of friction to facilitate secure contact with the user's shoulders.
  • the top of the plurality of shoulder straps 1100,1200 can comprise at least one front attachment ring 1110,1210 configured to couple the plurality of shoulder straps 1100,1200 with a plurality of upper elastic band/members 1300,1400. Alternatively, one or both elastic bands/members 1300,1400 can be connected to rear attachment ring 1010.
  • shoulder harness 1000 may be configured to have at least one shoulder strap 1100 or 1200 extending over both shoulders of a user or over just one shoulder of a user. At least one shoulder strap 1100 or 1200 may comprise just a single shoulder strap or any suitable number of shoulder straps.
  • At least one shoulder strap 1100 further comprises an adjustable portion 1130 configured to allow adjustability of at least one shoulder strap 1100.
  • Adjustable portion 1130 may comprise a belt like connection or a Velcro-like material or any other removably attachable material suitable to allow adjustment of at least one shoulder strap 1100 in relation to shoulder harness 100.
  • at least one shoulder strap 1100 may comprise a Velcro-like material or any other removably attachable material suitable to allow adjustment of at least one shoulder strap 1100 in relation to shoulder harness 1000.
  • at least one shoulder strap 1100 may comprise a buckle, a snap fitting, an adhesive portion, a tying strap, or other suitable structures.
  • At least one shoulder strap 1100 may alternatively comprise an adhesive strip to facilitate adjustment of at least one shoulder strap 1100.
  • Other suitable materials will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • At least one shoulder strap 1200 further comprises an adjustable portion 130 configured to allow adjustability of at least one shoulder strap 1200.
  • Adjustable portion 1230 may comprise a belt like conenction or a Velcro-like material or any other removably attachable material suitable to allow adjustment of at least one shoulder strap 1200 in relation to shoulder harness 1000.
  • at least one shoulder strap 1200 may comprise a Velcro-like material or any other removably attachable material suitable to allow adjustment of at least one shoulder strap 1200 in relation to shoulder harness 1000.
  • at least one shoulder strap 1200 may comprise a buckle, a snap fitting, an adhesive portion, a tying strap, or other suitable structures.
  • At least one shoulder strap 1200 may alternatively comprise an adhesive strip to facilitate adjustment of at least one shoulder strap 1200.
  • Other suitable materials will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • the front of shoulder harness 1000 may include a plurality of attachment ring 1110,1210 configured to couple shoulder harness 1000 with elastic members/straps 1300,1400 and/or other objects, such as exercise equipment, weights, or any other suitable object.
  • a rear attachment ring 1010 may be used.
  • other attachment mechanisms may be used including, but not limited to a buckle, a snapping member, an O-ring or any other shaped ring, or a tying strap.
  • the rear of shoulder harness 1000 may comprise yet another at least one attachment ring 1010 configured to couple shoulder harness 1000 with yet another object, such as exercise equipment, weights, or any other suitable object.
  • shoulder harness 1000 may be constructed without any attachment rings 1010, 1110,1210 as one of ordinary skill may find suitable.
  • the front of shoulder harness 1000 may further comprise a chest strap 1130,1230.
  • Chest strap 1130,1230 is configured to connect to shoulder harness 1000 thereby providing additional support for the user.
  • chest strap 1130,1230 may be used to couple the more than one shoulder harness 1000.
  • chest strap 1130,1230 may comprise a Velcro material or any other removably attachable material suitable to allow adjustment of chest strap 1130,1230 to provide variable levels of tightness for the user.
  • chest strap 1130,1230 may comprise a buckle, a snap fitting, an adhesive portion, or other suitable structures.
  • Belt 200 is configured to extend around the waist of a user and may comprise an adjustable portion configured to allow adjustment of the diameter of belt 200.
  • Adjustable portion of belt 200 may comprise a Velcro material or any other removably attachable material suitable to allow adjustment of belt 200.
  • adjustable portion may comprise a buckle, a snap fitting, an adhesive portion, or other suitable structures.
  • At least one elastic member/strap 500,600 connects at least one ring connector 300,400 and to at least one foot sleeve 550,650.
  • An example of an elastic member/strap 500,600 is shown.
  • Strap 500 can have detachable connectors on each end.
  • Two elastic members or straps 500,600 may be configured to removably engage belt 200 and foot sleeves 550,650.
  • Figure 7 is a side perspective view of an example embodiment of an ankle/foot support
  • FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view of the ankle/foot 550.
  • At least one foot sleeve 550,650 may comprise at least one ring 560,660 configured to removably engage at least one elastic member/strap 500,600.
  • At least one elastic member/strap 500,600 comprises an elastic band configured to be any suitable elasticity.
  • at least one elastic member/strap 500/600 may be of a length configured to provide continuous or partial tension to the legs of a user as they are being moved.
  • at least one elastic member/strap 500/600 may be of a length operable to provide tension to the legs of a user only when the user's legs are extended.
  • At least one elastic member/strap 500,600 may have a thickness of over 1 cm to provide high resistance to stretching.
  • at least one elastic member/strap 500,600 may have a thickness of less than 1 cm to provide lesser resistance to stretching.
  • at least one elastic member/strap 500,600 may comprise materials of varying elasticity thereby providing variable elasticity of at least one elastic member/strap 500,600 as one of ordinary skill in the art would see fit.
  • at least one elastic member/strap 500,600 may be substituted with a non-elastic member.
  • at least one elastic member/strap 500,600 may connect directly to belt 200 thereby coupling belt 200 and at least one foot sleeve 550,650.
  • At least one foot sleeve 550,650 comprises an ankle engagement portion, a toe engagement portion, and a connecting portion 560,660, wherein connecting portion 560,660 is configured to connect ankle engagement portion and toe engagement portion.
  • Connecting portion 560,660 is configured to be removable such that at least one foot sleeve 550,650 comprises only ankle engagement portion.
  • Connecting portion 560,660 is configured to be removable such that at least one foot sleeve 550,650 comprises only ankle engagement portion.
  • Connecting portion 560,660 may comprise a plurality of bands extending between ankle engagement portion and toe engagement portion.
  • connecting portion 560,660 may promise a single portion of material encompassing at least a portion of a foot of a user placed in at least one foot sleeve 550,650.
  • Ankle engagement portion may comprise an adjustable portion configured to allow adjustment of the diameter of ankle engagement portion.
  • Adjustable portion may comprise a
  • Ankle engagement portion may be configured to fit the ankle of a user or to alternatively fit the ankle portion of a shoe of a user.
  • Connecting portion 560,660 may comprise an elastic material, a fixed length material, or any suitable material to engagement portion is configured to engage the toe or toe portion of a shoe of a user.
  • FIG 9 is a side perspective view of wrist support 1350 which can be used to attach to one of the upper elastic bands 1300,1400.
  • Figure 10 is bottom perspective view of wrist support 1350.
  • Figure 11 is a perspective view of a handle 1350 which can be used with the elastic bands 1300 or 1400.
  • At least one wrist sleeve 1350,1450 may comprise at least one ring 1360,1460 configured to removably engage at least one elastic member/strap 1300,1400.
  • Figure 12 is a rear view of a person wearing the rehabilitation exercise 10 with lower elastic bands 500,600 connected to adjustable connectors 300,400 of the belt 200 (at the highest connecting rings 330,430), and also connected to the ankle/foot supports 550,650, but with bands 500,600 not in the middle of the user's glutes.
  • Figure 13 is a rear view of the person wearing rehabilitation exercise 10 now with the elastic bands 500, 600 connected to adjustable connectors 522,622 (at the lowest connecting rings 350,450) and with adjustable connectors 300,400 of the belt 200 horizontally moved so that the bands 500,600 are now in the middle of the user's glutes schematically indicating vertical and horizontal adjustability of the rear connectors 300,400.
  • Figures 14 and 15 illustrate options for connecting upper bands 1300,1400.
  • Figure 14 is a front view of the person wearing rehabilitation exercise device 10 with upper elastic bands 1300,1400 connected to connecting rings 1110,12140 and going to the front of the person (over the shoulders, and with the person having arms stretched out against the bands 1300,1400).
  • Figure 15 is a rear view of person wearing rehabilitation exercise with upper elastic bands
  • Figures 16-18 schematically illustrate how the belt 200 and lower elastic bands 500,600 tend to cause a pelvis tilt and spinal realignment keeping the person in the proper position during rehabilitation/ exercise movements.
  • no exercise device 10 is worn and the individual's spinal curvature without rehabilitation exercise device 10 is shown as 2000 and schematically represented by curved lin 2100.
  • Figure 17 the user is now wearing rehabilitation exercise device 10 and the individual's repositioned spinal curvature with rehabilitation exercise device 10 is shown as 2050 with the repositioning schematically represented by original curved line 2100 (now shown in broken lines) to final curved line 2150.
  • Arrows 2104 schematically indicate the repositioning caused by rehabilitation exercise device 10.
  • Figure 18 the repositioning of the user's spinal curvature caused be rehabilitation exercise device 10 is shown (but with rehabilitation exercise device 10 omitted for clarity) with original position of spine shown as broken line 2000, and final position of spine shown as solid line 2050 - - and the repositioning schematically represented by original curved line 2100 (now shown in broken lines) to final curved line 2150 with arrows 2104 schematically indicating the repositioning caused by rehabilitation exercise device 10.
  • spinal shifting occurs to an optimum level.
  • exercise rehabilitation device is marketed with the claim that it causes a pelvis tilt and/or spinal realignment keeping the person in the proper position during rehabilitation exercise movements.
  • Rehabilitation exercise device 10 may be used in a variety of ways.
  • rehabilitation exercise device 10 may be worn by a user engaging in physical therapy after an injury and exercising. The user may place his feet in the foot sleeves 550 and 650. The user may do this while keeping his shoes on or by placing a bare feet into the foot sleeves 550,650. Once the user places a single foot or both feet in at least one foot sleeve 550,650, the user may then secure elastic members/straps 500,600 to first and second adjustable connectors 300,400.
  • the user may select the vertical tension to be placed on each elastic member/strap 500,600 by selecting one of the respective vertical rings 330,340,350 and 430,440,450 (the user may even select different tensions on elastic members/straps 50,600 by selecting rings at different vertical heights for each elastic member/strap).
  • the user may then horizontally adjust adjustable connector 300 and/or 400 between their respective left and right extreme adjustment positions so that elastic member/straps 500,600 are located in the vertical middle of the user's legs (and the middle of the user's respective buttocks cheeks or glutes).
  • the user may then secure shoulder harness 1000 around the user's shoulders.
  • the user may then shoulder straps 1100, 1200 to lower shoulder straps 1150, 1250 which securing includes an adjustable connector.
  • the user may then secure shoulder straps 1100, 1200 to each other through adjustable connectors 1130,1230 across the user's chest.
  • the user may vertically attach shoulder harness 1000 to belt 200 through adjustable connector 1020 and detachable connector 280, along with adjusting the vertical distance between shoulder harness 1000 and belt 200.
  • adjustable connector 1020 and detachable connector 280 may be done in any order as would be suitable by one of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • the user may then exercise.
  • the user may perform cardiovascular exercises, strength training exercises, or any other suitable exercise.
  • the user may simply go about his or her day wearing lower rehabilitation exercise device 10 in such a way that dos not demand conscious exercising.
  • the user may switch at least one elastic member/strap 500,600,1300,1400 to change the elasticity of the elastic member/strap.
  • the user may connect to a different vertical ring connection ring (430, 440, and/or 450).
  • the user may use elastic member 500 of one elasticity on one leg and elastic member 600 of a different elasticity on the other leg.
  • the user may use multiple at least one elastic member 500,600 on a single leg to provide additional tension.
  • belt portion 200 can be used as a physiological back support and a trauma-prevention mechanism.
  • Figure 19 is a schematic view of a person jogging with the rehabilitation exerciser 10 with lower 500,600 and upper 1300,1400 elastic bands in place.
  • Figure 20 is a schematic view of a person jogging with the rehabilitation exerciser 10, but with only lower elastic bands 500,600 in place (omitting upper elastic bands 1300,1400).
  • Figure 21 schematically illustrates another rehabilitation exercise with the rehabilitation exerciser 10 with lower 500,600 and upper 1300,1400 elastic bands in place where the individual stands and has one or both arms stretched out in a generally vertical direction.
  • Figures 22A and 22B schematically illustrates one rehabilitation exercise with the rehabilitation exerciser 10 with lower 500,600 and upper 1300,1400 elastic bands in place where the individual bends generally horizontally at the hip while standing on one leg, and has one or both arms stretched out in a generally horizontal direction.
  • Arrows 3000 schematically indicates bending of one of the knees while remaining in the generally horizontal position for the arms, torso and other leg. Legs can be switched for bending during repetitions of the rehabilitation exercise.
  • Figures 23-25 schematically illustrate another rehabilitation with the rehabilitation exerciser 10 with lower 500,600 elastic bands in place exercise where the individual sits with a generally vertical posture with the legs bent at the knees while extending one or both legs from a generally vertical direction to a generally horizontal direction.
  • Arrow 3200 schematically indicates that the left user's leg moves outwardly (while the right user's leg remains in position). The user preferably sits upright and grabs a base to maintain posture during movements. After the left leg is brought down (in the opposite direction of arrow 3200) to a vertical position the right leg can be stretched out in the direction of arrow 3200. This process can be repeated a plurality of times.
  • FIG. 26-27 schematically illustrate another rehabilitation exercise with the
  • FIG. 3300 schematically indicates that the user's right leg moving outwardly to the right (while the user's left leg remains in a generally vertical position).
  • the user preferably stands upright and grabs a base to maintain posture during movements.
  • the right leg is brought down (in the opposite direction of arrow 3300) to a vertical position the left leg can be stretched out in the opposite direction of arrow 3300. This process can be repeated a plurality of times.
  • Tension in the elastic straps is adjusted by the user, if desired.
  • detachable connector e.g., Velcro

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L'invention concerne un procédé et un appareil permettant à un utilisateur d'effectuer des exercices de rééducation, bien que ce dernier présente plage de mouvement limitée. Le dispositif d'exercices de rééducation selon l'invention présente une partie ceinture qui doit être fixée comme une ceinture classique à la taille de l'utilisateur. La partie ceinture comporte des connecteurs latéralement réglables servant à attacher des éléments/sangles élastiques qui sont relié(e)s aux jambes de l'utilisateur pour des exercices de rééducation variés, en fonction de l'application de force requise pour l'étirement des sangles élastiques.
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